St Louis' new community centre

Minister Pool unveils the plaque marking the opening of the centre

Residents in St Louis will now be able to convene in a local venue of their own, as the newly built community centre in the district was officially opened on Friday August 22.

In a small ceremony, the Minister for Local Government, Sports and Culture, Sylvette Pool, invited guests and members of the community witnessed the official opening of the St Louis Community Centre.

The ministry's investment in the centre, approximately R3 million, aims to provide designated groups in the district with a safe, spacious and comfortable location for their activities.

St Louis District Administrator Beven Vidot, who thanked Minister Pool for the centre on behalf of the district, said that it will surely help in bringing members of the St Louis community closer.

The district's various programmes, such as Neighbourhood Recreational Activities (NRA) and the Emergency Brigade, can now organise their activities and meetings without having to worry about finding a location, rental cost or even travel cost due to the nearby centre.

The two-story building can accommodate shows, meetings and games.  It is also open to other members of the St Louis district in need of a location for special events, such as weddings.

During the ceremony, Minister Pool had the honour of receiving the key that officially opened its doors to the St Louis population.

Also present at the ceremony was Pastor Stravens from the Adventist Church, who blessed the new building.

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